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Rotorua Lakes High School +++

+ “Mauria te pono – Keep steadfastly to the truth” NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 14 – 19 MAY 2017

CHALKBOARD From the Principal P. 1 - 2 Important Information P. 2 - 3.

News from Departments P. 3 - 4 Sports P. 5 - 7 Careers P. 7 - 10 Contact us P. 10 Community Notices P. 10 - 12

Dear Parents/Caregivers Kia ora tatou

Sponsors P. 13 - 14

FROM THE PRINCIPAL _________________________________________________________________________________

ASSESSMENTS The following assessments have been set down to take place within the next few weeks. There may be times where, due to unforeseen circumstances, changes will need to occur. This will be done in consultation with the class(es) concerned.

Level Subject Standard Date 1 Drama 90977 Will run over 2 weeks 15 – 26 May 2 Drama 91214 Will run over 2 weeks 15 – 26 May 3 Drama 91513 Will run over 2 weeks 15 – 26 May 2 Biology 91154 Tues 30 May 1 Science 90941 19 to 24 May 2 Maths 91260 Fri 26 May & Mon 29 May 3 Tourism 18211 Fri 26 May

TERM 2 KEY DATES Mon 1 May – Friday 7 July Fri 26 May Mon 29 May to Fri 2 June Talent Quest Mon 5 June Mon 12 & 13 June Mon 19 to 23 June Fri 23 June Tues 27 June Wed 28 June

TERM 2 DATES Snr Tracking Reports issued School House Competitive Soccer Challenges Fri 2 June PUBLIC HOLIDAY Stage Challenge (CIVIC) School House Competitive Netball Challenges Snr/Jnr Reports issued 3.30 – 5.30 pm Jnr/Snr Report Evening SCHOOL CLOSES AT 3 PM Jnr/Snr Report Evening 4 – 6 pm

Mon 3 to Fri 7 July

Yours sincerely,

Fri 7 July Fri 7 July

School House Competitive Touch Rugby Challenges Regional Kapa Haka END OF TERM 2

Principal

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS / CAREGIVERS / STUDENTS _________________________________________________________________________________

STUDENT FEE STATEMENTS Please note that the students’ fee statements have been handed out on Friday 19 May. Please check your student’s bag for invoices. _________________________________________________________________________________

TALENT QUEST FRI 2 JUNE 2017 Students who are interested in signing up for this year’s Talent Quest need to put their names on the sign up sheet outside the Year 12 & 13 Deans’ office. Please put your name up on this sheet even if you have already signed up. This talent quest is open to all year levels and all talents. ALL SIGN UPS NEED TO BE COMPLETED BY WEDNESDAY 24 MAY.

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HOMESTAYS REQUIRED We are looking for caring and supportive homestay families for 2 fee paying international students both starting school Term 3, 24 July 2017.

Emma is a 14 year old (15 in December) German student. From her profile, she appears to be an outgoing, capable student with a good grasp of English.

She will be at RLHS for a year.

Lori is a 16 year old Japanese student. She is currently in NZ studying English at RELA for 6 months prior to commencing school in Term 3. She will be at RLHS for Terms 3 and 4. All students we have had through the Japanese Agent responsible for Lori have been lovely girls and have adjusted well.

The homestay fee is $230 per week.

If you are interested, please contact Jayne Humphries (Principal’s PA) humphriesj@rotorualakes.school.nz for application forms or ring Gail Hodgkinson on 021378162 for further information. _________________________________________________________________________________ CREDITS FOR DRIVING Have you got your Learners, Restricted or Full Licence? You can get NCEA credits for having a driver’s licence. Learners – 2 Credits at level 1, Restricted – 4 credits at level 2, Full – 2 credits at Level 2 (plus the others). If you would like these credits – fill in the form and take your drivers’ licence and the form to Mrs Allen at front reception. Forms are available from student reception or online from the NZQA webpage (look under subjects).

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PINK SHIRT DAY Pink Shirt Day is Friday 26 May 2017.

Wear pink for only $2.00.

There will be prizes for the best dressed and cupcakes on sale for $1.50.

The coordinators this year are Alex Neff, and Cullen Dittmer, Year 12 students and we thank them for their dedication and hard work in organising this event. ________________________________________________________________________________ GENERAL ACTIVITY DONATION Each year the school seeks from parents a $70 donation per student, (this amount is included in the school fees account). This donation can be claimed as a charitable donation through Inland Revenue. At Rotorua Lakes High School we spend the donation on first aid supplies, school nurses, and student diaries, and to support co-curricular activities. It is unfortunate that we need to seek charitable support from parents / whanau for so-called ‘free education’ but government grants to schools do not cover a lot of extras.

Thank you very much to the parents and whanau who pay this voluntary donation. _________________________________________________________________________________

STAGE CHALLENGE 4 weeks to go until Stage Challenge and rehearsals are in full swing! The date for the competition is Tuesday 13th June. Students need to have paid in full by 30th May. Tickets for the show are not available through school, this is a decision of the competition, they will be sold via Ticketek. Apologies at this stage we have no information on cost. We have a rehearsal on Monday 6th June from 9am to 4pm. If your student cannot make this please email Katherine Beijeman, Year 10 Dean at beijemank@rotorualakes.school.nz Below is the rehearsal schedule for the next week. I understand some students will have prior commitments but if they can attend that will help us cut down the number of rehearsals closer to the event. If your child cannot attend please email me as soon as possible at the above address.

STAGE CHALLENGE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE WEEK 3

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Lunch

Scene 5 - Rebecca Scene 2 - Summer

Scene 3 Bayleigh

Scene 7 - Isobel

Scene 6 - Sam

Scene 4 Michael

After School Finish at 5

Full After School

Full After School

Sunday

2 -5 Full Rehearsal

NEWS FROM DEPARTMENTS _________________________________________________________________________________

MUSIC DEPARTMENT The Music Department is proud to announce we have three entries for this year’s SmokeFree RockQuest 2017. More information to follow shortly.

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ARTNEWZ Any Year 13 student interested in the "Out-of-Towner" day at Whitecliffe College of Art and Design on Wednesday 31 May 2017 must pre-register on their website http://www.whitecliffe.ac.nz/ Please see Mrs. Carlan-Riddell for more information. _________________________________________________________________________________

A SELECTION OF FANTASTIC ARTWORK FROM OUR STUDENTS

Ema Nagano, Yr 12

Tangiteoraiti Malcolm, Yr 12

Marcela Sanzana, Yr 11

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Each Thursday from 3.30 – 4.15 in A11

All Welcome Please bring a snack and a smile ________________________________________________________________________________

SPORTS Hot off the Press from our Coaches and Managers _________________________________________________________________________________

GIRLS HOCKEY Another grading game this week against RGHS. The RLHS team quickly got in to their stride and had their first shot at goal after only six minutes. A number of attacks followed in quick succession and Sharkayla Dean put the ball in the goal after 10 minutes. The attacks became relentless and, despite some great saves from the Girls High goalkeeper, after 15 minutes Ella Fookes got the second, finishing off a great team attack. This served as a wake up call to the opposition and RGHS now started to put more attacks together but the RLHS defence held firm, managing to go in to half-time leading 2 - 0.

The second half started more evenly matched; both sides mounting breaking attacks but with the defences still managing to repel the shots. Again, the RGHS goalkeeper produced some splendid saves. After 35 minutes, just as Lakes were starting to tire, an innocuous looking long ball was deflected in to the Lakes High goal and the opposition were on the scoreboard. Buoyed by their luck the Girls High attacks became more relentless and they equalised after 40 minutes. The Lakes team rallied and came back with a vengeance, the pressure on the Girls High goal in the last 7 minutes was relentless and was rewarded when Sharkayla Dean slotted her second of the night with 2 minutes to spare until the final whistle. A very satisfactory 3-2 win. Player of the day: Teagan Fookes.

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GIRLS SOCCER 1ST XI The Girls' Soccer season is underway. On Wednesday both teams were scheduled to play 'away' but the game against Reporoa was postponed by the hosts, so the social team did not have to brave the weather. However, the 1st Xl did venture out to Glenholme Reserve in the downpour to play JPC. Our team dominated the play in the first quarter but scored no goals. After halftime JPC came back with confidence and assertively scored seven goals.

Our goalie, Maggie Donovan-Cotter saved many more, showing courage under fire, and our captain and coach, Ella Fookes, saved face for us all by scoring two goals. Our 1st Xl team showed great sportsmanship, encouraging each other, and demonstrating concern for players who fell on the field.

The girls are reminded that there are MEETINGS on MONDAYS in A9 at interval; practices on TUESDAYS from 3.35 until 4.25, and games on WEDNESDAYS. Parents are welcome at practices and games, and we would like to sincerely thank Crispian Stewart who is coaching the 2nd Xl Social team, and Stu Lyall who has volunteered to help with transport.

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BOYS SOCCER 1ST XI On the wettest, windiest day this week Rotorua Lakes High Boys Soccer 1st XI played against our toughest rivals.

Western Heights 1st XI. We were five players down due to school trips and illness and so had brought in some diligent Year 9's to play. Our sodden players took the field and it was clear that in terms of average height and average age Heights would have the jump on us. However, in the first half we disproved that. Brilliant defence from Robbie Meredith and James Hodge alongside goalie Matt Gatenby meant that the score was 1 - 0 to them.

Unfortunately, the second half did not demonstrate the same strength. The final score was 8 - 0. Captain Brad Francis showed exceptional leadership throughout. Player of the day went to Robbie Meredith.

Huge thanks to John Meredith for his reffing and the supporters who braved the weather. _________________________________________________________________________________

BOYS HOCKEY 1ST XI A convincing start and win against Forest View High School last night, giving another confidence boost to the boys. A final score of 13-0 sums up the game, with Lakes defence under no pressure it has the halfs and forwards who controlled the game. Too many goals to remember all the scorers but well done to new comer Jamaalullah Adbul Rahman who scored two and to player of the day Hunter Thompson who scored a few!

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DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S HILLARY AWARD NEWS To all candidates/parents: Please make sure you are taking advantage of the numerous opportunities to complete your journeys listed in the newsletter. It is up to you to be motivated and organised! The award is designed for students that are independent and intrepid participants, and the award leader will not "chase" you to do the award. You have to want it, and go for it! That is why it is such a highly respected international award.

Also, be sure to bring your books in to Mrs. CR once all your activities are ticked off, so we can order your awards and move you on to the next level.

Please take note of fee increases, and be sure to get your current level activities signed off before July. See Mrs. CR anytime for any help with anything to do with the award, or to sign up in C3, the Art room.

Upcoming trainings/activities:

Trainings Silver level Training Course 28/29 May - The Silver Training can be taken by Bronze candidates as well, and just be attended for the first day Gold level Training - Fri evening through Sunday afternoon, 30 Jun-2 July.

Journeys: Bronze level Journey - 27/28 May Silver level Journey & Gold Practice Journey - Queen's Birthday weekend, 3-5 June. Tongariro National Park

CAREERS DEPARTMENT BRIDGING THE GAP 2017!

HEADS UP! IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP FOR TERM 2

daily notices

(It is important that students check the each day during House Group time for important careers events and deadlines.)

TERM 2 Unless otherwise stated all Tertiary Liaison Presentations are held in the Careers Classroom, usually at lunchtime.

Massey University Year 11 Te Manu Taiko Kaupapa Maori Programme Wednesday 24 May Massey University Year 12 & 13 Te Manu Taiko Kaupapa Maori Programme Thurs 25 May Massey University Parents/Students Information Evening – Thursday 25 May – 6-7pm Medical Presentation Rotorua Hospital Thurs 25 May 2017 Toi Ohomai Tauranga Open Day – Friday 26 May 2017 – not a school trip students can make their own arrangements to attend.

Victoria University Liaison Visit – Wednesday 21 June 2017 Victoria University Rotorua Information Evening – all welcome – Wednesday 21 June 2017 Otago University Liaison Visit – Wednesday 28 June 2017 Canterbury University Open Day – Thursday 13 July – School Holidays

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THIS WEEK’S NEWSLETTER CAREER FOCUS!

Courtesy JET Mag .co.nz

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2018 MESNZ ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP As part of the Maintenance Engineering Society of New Zealand objective "To encourage greater numbers of New Zealanders to take up education and training in the field of mechanical engineering", a MESNZ Scholarship worth up to $5,000 is to be offered each year, for the specific purpose of covering tuition fees. This scholarship is available to assist students commencing study towards a MESNZ/IPENZ accredited engineering degree, diploma or certificate at any level. Applications are sought from candidates interested in maintenance engineering as a career. Students from anywhere in New Zealand are encouraged to apply for the MESNZ scholarship. Students with links to MESNZ through work or other avenues are urged to apply.

Download a copy of the Scholarship Application form here.

Bill Sole MESNZ Committee

CONTACT US

ROTORUA LAKES HIGH SCHOOL Mr P B Walker, Principal BA (Hons), Dip Ed, Post Grad Dip Second Language Tchg, Dip Tchg P O Box 7002, Te Ngae, Rotorua Phone: 345 6124 Fax: 345 5964

COMMUNITY NOTICES _________________________________________________________________________________

COMMUNITY PLANTING DAY –

WAINGAEHE STREAM Community planting day is

Sunday 21st May, 1.30 - 3.30pm Meet by Robinson Bridge, Holdens Bay. If you have a spade please bring it along with a drink bottle and covered shoes. All ages welcome. For updates please see the Inside Eastside Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/Inside-Eastside-Rotorua443404149058633

Ngā Pūmanawa e Waru and Rotorua Library bring you Matariki Star Search 2017!

Here is your chance to showcase your talent, get noticed, perform on the big stage and win.

If you are aged from 8-18 and live in the Rotorua District, you could sing, dance or perform your way to being this year's Matariki Star Search winner. Matariki Star Search is open to individuals, duos and groups. Epic prizes are up for grabs in each of the three categories as well as the People's Choice Award. Categories are Singing, Dance and Ngā mahi ā Rēhia o te Ao (Global performing arts).

Entry forms need to be in by Monday 22 May 2017. Auditions will be held between 6 and 15 June 2017 and the Finale will be at the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday 19 July 2017 at 6pm.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS